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Chabrias (420–357 BC) was an Athenian general active in the first half of the 4th century BC. During his career he was involved in several battles, both on land and sea.  The orator Demosthenes described him as one of the most successful commanders Athens ever had (Source: Wikipedia)

BOOK OF THE WEEK

No Excuses!

The Power of Self-Discipline

By Brian Tracy

Brian Tracy says in his book, “Everyone wants to be healthy, happy, thin and rich. But most people are not willing to pay the price.”

He also asks a question that many of you have heard in one form or another. “If you could spend an afternoon with anyone, living or dead, what one person would you choose?”

But he adds to the question something neither I nor many of you have consider. “Why would that person want to spend an afternoon with you?”

If you find the above interesting, perhaps you will also find this book interesting.

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

 I recently saw Jungle Cruise at the theater. It stars The Rock and Emily Blunt, so I just had to see it and I wasn’t disappointed.

Jungle Cruise

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction

by The Rolling Stones

ART OF THE WEEK

I came across this while visiting Mammoth Cave

  EXTRAORDINARY PERSON  OF THE WEEK

Charlie Watts

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL TRAITS

CHARACTER TRAITS 

Cowardice asks the question, “Is it safe?”

Expediency asks the question, “Is it politic?”

Vanity asks the question, “Is it popular?”

But conscience asks the question, “Is it right?”

And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but [they] must take it because [their] conscience tells [them] is is right.

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SOCIAL TRAITS

LEARNING TRAITS

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CURRENT EVENTS

Elections Have Consequences

 BOOK OF THE WEEK

Rich Dad Poor Dad

By Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter C.P.A.

This book first came out in 1997. Like so many things, I don’t agree with everything in this book nor likely will you, but it does present things that you should think about.

Robert Kiyosaki reveals how he developed his unique economic perspective from his two fathers: his real father, who was highly educated but fiscally poor; and the father of his best friend – an eighth-grade drop-out who became a self-made multi-millionaire.

This book lays out his philosophy and aims to open readers eyes by: exploding the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich; challenging the belief that your house is an asset; showing parents why they can’t rely on schools to teach their children about money; defining once and for all an asset versus a liability; and explaining what to teach your children about money for their future financial success. (Source: thrifbooks)

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

I found this Netflix two season program most entertaining.

Never Have I Ever

The complicated life of a first-generation Indian-American teenager.

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Save Tonight

by Eagle Eye Cherry

ART OF THE WEEK

Automobiles Can Be Works of Art

It is a Mercedes

  EXTRAORDINARY PERSON  OF THE WEEK

Aubrey Plaza

Warning: The following video is 13 minutes long

Nevertheless: You may still want to give it a chance

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL TRAITS

CHARACTER TRAITS 

I realize a lot of you are scared; but when people are scared, they sometimes do bad things to other people. During WWII, they put Americans of Japanese ancestry into camps.

SOCIAL TRAITS

Who is really pushing for electric cars?

LEARNING TRAITS

World Class Chef Ronaldo is also a world class philosopher

As you can see below

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CURRENT EVENTS

Elvis Presley

Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, Elvis Aron Presley would become one of the most recognizable musicians in the world by the time he passed away in his Memphis mansion, Graceland, on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42.

I think Lao Tzu sums up my feelings about Elvis.

“The Tao is great, the king is also great.”

Lao Tzu

 BOOK OF THE WEEK

The Tao of Elvis (2002)

By David Rosen

Jungian expert and Elvis scholar David Rosen explores and examines his life through the structure of the Tao Te Ching. In reflections on forty-two Taoist concepts–one for each year of Elvis’s life

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

Elvis & Nixon (2016)

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Hound Dog (Oct. 28, 1956)

by Elvis Presley

ART OF THE WEEK

The President and The King

  EXTRAORDINARY PERSON  OF THE WEEK

Ron Short (aka Elvis)

I can’t say enough good things about how wonderful Ron Short made our 30th Anniversary Party

So here is a video

http://www.RonShortEntertainment.com

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

I asked my good friend, World Famous Chef Ronaldo if he could come up with an Elvis related joke for this week’s post.

This is what Chef Ronaldo provided me.

PHYSICAL TRAITS

The Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

It is important to eat healthy.

But every so often you may want a break for a strict healthy diet, 

so here is Elvis’ recipe for his famous sandwich.

CHARACTER TRAITS 

SOCIAL TRAITS

India Knows About Elvis

LEARNING TRAITS

It is important to learn to say “Thank You.”

MISCELLANEOUS

All American Boy

by Bill Parsons

 

CURRENT EVENTS

Show Me Your Papers

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — Mayor Bill de Blasio will require proof of vaccination for most indoor events in New York City, believed to be the first such mandate by an American city.

Dining at restaurants, working out at a gym, and attending a movie or play will all require proof of vaccination starting August 16.

Enforcement — but not by police — will begin on September 13, to coincide with the return of children to schools.

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

I don’t like where this mandate is headed and hopefully you will not like it either, regardless of which side of the political spectrum you are on.

 BOOK OF THE WEEK

The Barbell Prescription (2016)

By Jonathon M. Sullivan & Andy Baker

The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 directly addresses the most pervasive problem faced by aging humans: the loss of physical strength and all its associated problems – the loss of muscle mass, bone mineral loss and osteoporosis, hip fractures (a terminal event for many older people), loss of balance and coordination, diabetes, heart disease related to a sedentary lifestyle, and the loss of independence.

The worst advice an older person ever gets is, Take it easy. Easy makes you soft, and soft makes you dead. The Barbell Prescription maps an escape from the usual fate of older adults: a logical, programmed approach to the hard work necessary to win at the extreme sport of Aging Well. Unlike all other books on the subject of exercise for seniors, The Barbell Prescription challenges the motivated Athlete of Aging with a no-nonsense training approach to strength and health – and demonstrates that everybody can become significantly stronger using the most effective tools ever developed for the job.

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

I found this to be both entertaining and informative.

The Last Czars (2019)

The Last Czars is a six-part English-language docudrama that premiered on Netflix on July 3, 2019. The series follows the reign of Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia’s Romanov Dynasty, from his accession to the throne in 1894 to his assassination in 1918

None of the characters in the dramatised part of the series are fictional and the scenes depicted attempt to re-create real-life events as closely as possible and draws on sources from the time. This means the majority of the series is historically accurate.

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Cups

by Anna Kendrick

ART OF THE WEEK

Cool Library Book Bench

  EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE  OF THE WEEK

The Extreme Left is trying to divide Americans — Don’t let them.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock

American athletes can make a lot of money demonizing their own country these days. The world stage of the Olympics, then, presents a prime opportunity to cash in on the lucrative industry of self-hatred. U.S. wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock however, took no shame in competing on behalf of the United States at the Tokyo games. Quite the opposite.

“I love representing the U.S.! I freaking love living there,” Mensah-Stock told a reporter while draped in the stars and stripes upon winning the gold. “I’m so happy I get to represent U.S.A!”

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL TRAITS

Some of Both Is Best for Many of Us

CHARACTER TRAITS 

SOCIAL TRAITS

There will come a day when you wish you had followed this advice,

if that day had not already arrived.

LEARNING TRAITS

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CURRENT EVENTS

30th Anniversary

Sunday, Aug 1, 1991

Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021

Thirty years later, who could ask for more than to have Elvis come and celebrate our 30th anniversary along with the best family and friends one could have. 

 BOOK OF THE WEEK

I first read this book in 2002 and every so often I review my highlighted notes from that reading and even today I find the book remains of value.

The Inspired Executive (1997)

By Granville N. Toogood

I believe this book is of value to every day common people who wish to communicate better as much as it is for executives. Sure, the book is a bit old (1997), but what it has to say has stood the test of time. Plus, it is a very readable book, as any book on communication should be. I understand he has a newer book out, but I have not read that book.

MOVIES OF THE WEEK

Last week was the first time I have been in a movie theater since the pandemic started. I don’t really care for action films, but this one is better than most and contains some humor.

Black Widow (2021)

MUSIC OF THE WEEK

Blue Suede Shoes

By Elvis (AKA Ron Short)

ART OF THE WEEK

Can Art 

  EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE  OF THE WEEK

James Craig

  JOKE OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL TRAITS

Just in case you may not know it,

diet most always trumps exercise.

CHARACTER TRAITS 

Results of Some Heavy Lifting

SOCIAL TRAITS

LEARNING TRAITS

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